🔴 Website 👉 https://u-s-news.com/
Telegram 👉 https://t.me/usnewscom_channel
A criminal complaint has been filed against Timothy Busfield, known for his roles in “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” over allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor on the set of the Fox series “The Cleaning Lady.”
An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department initiated the case after a report from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital in November 2024, leading to an arrest warrant charging Busfield with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor for incidents allegedly occurring between November 2022 and spring 2024 while directing and acting in the series.
Allegations Surface from Set of Fox Series
The issue has sparked significant debate about safety protocols in the entertainment industry, especially when children are involved on set. The child, identified only by initials, reported being touched inappropriately by Busfield multiple times—first at age 7 with three or four incidents, and later at age 8 with five or six more encounters, according to Breitbart News.
The child’s mother alerted Child Protective Services, pinpointing the timeframe of the alleged abuse as spanning from late 2022 to early 2024 during production of “The Cleaning Lady,” which aired for four seasons on Fox before concluding in 2025.
Child’s Trauma and Fear Documented
A social worker noted the child has since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, suffering nightmares about the encounters and waking up in fear.
Adding to the heartbreak, the child admitted being afraid to speak out because Busfield held a position of power as director, worrying that any complaint might provoke anger or retaliation.
Other reports said that there were two victims who were twins and worked on the set of the series together.
While the facts are deeply troubling, it’s worth asking why such environments seem to lack the oversight needed to protect the most vulnerable—perhaps another casualty of an industry often more focused on image than accountability.
Industry Response and Investigation Details
Warner Bros., the producer of “The Cleaning Lady,”—a drama starring Elodie Yung as a Cambodian doctor entangled with organized crime—conducted its own probe into the allegations but reported they could not substantiate the claims.
Busfield’s attorney and agent have yet to respond to requests for comment, and a message to the publicist of his wife, actor Melissa Gilbert, also went unanswered as of late Friday.
Busfield allegedly told police who initially investigated the claims that the boys’ mother was upset because her sons’ character was replaced with a younger actor.
Busfield’s Career and Public Perception
Busfield, an Emmy winner for his work on “Thirtysomething” in 1991, has built a respected career with roles in iconic projects like “Field of Dreams” and “The West Wing,” making these allegations a jarring contrast to his public persona.
The investigation began after the child’s parents, on the advice of a law firm, sought help at a hospital, highlighting how even high-profile sets can become battlegrounds for trust and safety if proper safeguards aren’t in place.
Ultimately, this case raises broader questions about whether Hollywood’s progressive posturing on social issues matches its actions when protecting children—because no award or rating should ever outweigh a minor’s well-being, and yet, here we are, waiting for answers.
This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.patriotnewsalerts.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is used for educational purposes only. If you are the author or represent the host site and would like this content removed now and in the future, please contact USSANews.com using the email address in the Contact page found in the website menu.